UNIFORM POLICY

At High School our uniform is important because it generates a sense of belonging and purpose. It demonstrates acceptance of the school’s high standards and it contributes towards the ethos of the school. When students are smartly presented for school, this positively influences their attitude, setting the tone for learning and progress. All students are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times during the school day. This includes to and from school, as well as during school organised events. We expect all students, supported by their parents/carers, to take responsibility for the presentation of their uniform and to ensure their uniform is worn correctly and consistently.

School Uniform Requirements A navy blazer with the school badge and the house ribbon on the pocket.

Blue and white checked, short sleeved, open necked blouse.

Students in Year 11 wear a pink and white, short sleeved, open necked blouse.

Navy blue school jumper or cardigan with the school logo (optional).

Navy blue school skirt at knee length – pinafores are not allowed.

Navy blue school trousers (optional).

Navy blue or black tights without patterns / white or navy socks without frills or bows.

Flat, black school shoes – canvas pumps, boots and sandals are not allowed.

A schoolbag, large enough to fit an A4 folder.

Plain black, navy or house colour hairbands. Ribbons and other accessories are not allowed.

Hair colour and style must be appropriate for school; extreme styles and colours are not allowed.

PE Kit The following are compulsory:-

Plain navy blue t-shirt or polo shirt with school badge

Plain navy blue shorts (not cycling shorts)

Please ensure that your daughter has correct trainers for PE. She will not be allowed to wear black canvas pumps for PE lessons

The following are optional:

Navy blue hooded sweatshirt with school badge and logo

Plain navy blue PE fleece bottoms

Plain navy blue PE skirt

Plain navy blue skorts Review date: Summer 2016

Prohibited items of dress Footwear without backs, with a heel or with an open toe

Trainers/fashion pumps or boots (including vans, converse, Ugg boots etc)

Headwear such as caps and bandanas, with the exception of students whose religion requires head covering or where there is a medical reason

Hooded or tracksuit tops

Socks with frills or bows

Appearance Jewellery and piercings – should be kept to a minimum; a watch and one pair of plain studded earrings worn in ear lobes ie. one earring in each ear lobe. No other jewellery or piercings.

Hair should not be extreme in terms of style, colour or cut (including dip dye, extensions, mohicans, extreme shavings or lines).

Make up must be kept to a minimum and should look ‘natural’. Eye shadow, eye liner, lipstick, lip liner and blusher are not allowed.

No nail varnish or fake nails of any type are allowed.

Blouses must be tucked into skirts or trousers. Blazers are to be worn around school at all times, but may be taken off during lessons.

Outdoor coats are not to be worn in the building. Hooded tops must not be worn underneath the school blazer.

Maintaining Standards Prenton High School maintains a high standard with regards to school uniform and as such has a strong sanction policy for students who do not comply.

The Form Tutor will play an important role in monitoring uniform and will help to resolve any problems eg financial, or apply sanctions where it is appropriate.

 If a student arrives in school with incorrect uniform their Form Tutor will direct them to the Progress Leader to resolve unless they can resolve it within the form room. Students may be isolated from lessons until a suitable alternative can be found.

 Form Tutors will contact parents/carers to resolve any recurring problems. A detention may be issued.

 Students who persist in wearing jewellery, other than that allowed, will have these items confiscated. Parents/carers will be asked to collect the confiscated items from school. A detention may be issued.

The school takes no responsibility for jewellery which should not have been brought into school, and is subsequently lost or stolen.

Uniform Suppliers Wirral Uniform Centre, 2a Princes Pavement, CH41 2XY Tel. 0151 647 9588 www.wirral uniforms.com

Urban Design, 260 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead CH42 3TF Tel. 0151 644 5599 www.urbandesignwirral.co.uk

Review date: Summer 2016